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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1924

Page

8

Vacationers Visit Washington Social Roundup

Mr and Mrs J A Y Ashby of Dew Moines return after nine months away and meet at the homes of Mrs Julia Cavendar and Mrs Priscilla Junkin. They attend a Pythian Circle picnic at Sunset Park and Mrs Huston and children visit from Mayden and Marshall Crawfords ville while Mrs S W Huston and Mr Frazier of Brighton are noted in town.

J. A. Y. Ashby Dew Moines Washington Julia Cavendar Priscilla Junkin Ashby Lemmon Mrs. Ashby Pythian Circle Sunset Park S. W. Huston Mayden and Marshall Crawfordsville

Campers' iceless cooler promoted at Warren's Seed Store

Shoppers from West Chester and travelers stop by Warren's Seed Store to learn about Campers' iceless coolers advertised as keeping butter hard and milk sweet. Notices include a P and M Bank depositors meeting at the Armory hall on Saturday at 2:50 pm. Local residents Irene Leeper and others pass through town while several residents plan visits in Washington and West Chester.

Warren P. & M. Tank Parmers & Merchants State Bank Washington Iowa Armory Hall

Local shoppers report fall arrivals and travels

W S Reister purchasers plan a lakeside retreat with relatives stopping in Austin Minnesota en route. Clark Enslin advertises Felts and velvet hats for early fall with new cress hats. Klein’s sale promotes discounts on Black Cat stockings Interwoven Sex and Kaynee blouses.

Clark & Enslin’s Klein Clark & Enslin

Benefactor Cigars Packaged Ten Per Box For Travel

The Benefactor cigars are sold in packs of ten, making them convenient to carry on trips. This packaging aims to appeal to travelers and mobile smokers seeking compact, portable options.

Fliers delayed by dense fog halt Atlantic crossing attempt

American round the world fliers were prevented from leaving Hornafjord Iceland due to heavy fog and a threatening fog bank off Iceland. The Reid patrol reported visibility at two miles, later down to a half mile, forcing Lt. Lowell H. Smith to pause the second Atlantic lap. Seattle plans to welcome the team around August 15 for a three day stay.

Kirkwall Scotland Hornafjord Iceland Hoefn Hornafjord Reid Faroe Islands Raleigh Lowell H. Smith Seattle Wash Pacific Northwest United States Army Sant Point Seattle Chamber of Commerce Washington DD. C Miers Santa Monica Calif

Local residents take visiting trips across several towns

Mr and Mrs D H Colman and children Irene and Max depart for La Plata Missouri for an extended visit. W Livingston travels to Davenport Des Moines and Kansas City. Mrs Emma Miller and Mrs Walter Butwer of Collinsville Illinois visit Jesse Miller's home. Mrs Maud Jones Garrett back in Winterest after visiting Miss Reister and Mrs J M Holden. Mr and Mrs J A V Ashby from Des Moines visit old Washington friends. They plan to spend a week in Keota at the Warrington home while Mrs Warrington visits her daughter in Wapello. Hermina Falk returns to Chicago after a visit with the Joe Falk home.

D. W. Morehouse Des Moines Percy Whisler D. H. Colman Shildren Irene Max la Plata Missouri Emma Miller Walter Butwer Collinsville Hillnois Jesse Miller Maud Jones Garrett Winterest Miss Reister J. M. Holden Des Molines Washington Keota Warrington Hermina Falk Chicago Joe Falk

200000 in Cuba Barred by New U S Immigration Law

Havana dispatch reports that the new U S immigration law effective July 1 blocks about 200000 would be migrants in Cuba from reaching the United States. Vice-consul T M Fisher says only about 1 percent may qualify next year, with many seeking smuggling routes. Most immigrants are Spanish, Jamaicans and Jews, many long resident in the U S.

Havana Cuba United States T. M. Fisher Florida South America United Sta Fisher Florida Straits

Advertising Pays Off Says The Journal

The Journal touts advertising value with a confident buy line urging readers to engage in smart advertising for measurable returns.

We Leave on Our Vacation and Use Safety Boxes

A narrator urges using safety deposit boxes before a trip to avoid theft risk. The friend admits valuables moved to a box, noting many house risks when away. The piece promotes securing valuables to ease worry during absence.

Washington National Bank Gome

Washington National Bank In Washington County

A brief notice highlights Washington National Bank styled as The Only National Bank in Washington County. The item notes its presence as a local financial institution serving residents and businesses in the region.

Bank Washington County

New Haven Gun Club Wins National Meet

The Quinnipiac Rifle and Revolver club of New Haven Conn won the outdoor small bore championship of the United States for 1924. The five man team dropped only 2% points in two hundred yards for a team total of 1971X2,000, Hillsboro Ohio runner up with 1968 and Portland Oregon third with 1967. Fifty entries participated.

Washington Quinnipiac Rifle and Revolver Club New Haven Conn United States National Rifle Association Hillsboro Ohio Portland Oregon

Miss Edna Bishop Returns Home From Kansas City Visit

Miss Edna Bishop came home this morning after a month visiting relatives in Kansas City.

Edna Bishop Kansas City

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